OK Kermit, you wanted pics

[Blown7]

Hey all, finally got this big dollar camera out of the box and tried taking some pics of the new frame going under Blown 7, forgive the quality for I build better mechanicals than taking pics like Ansel Adams. Anyway the 30 yrs old stock frame boxed and welded couldn't take the hits of major torque so the new Matkins Extreme frame II is going in. I would like to have done a 4 link suspension both front and rear but I'm not that smart yet. And a few pics of my homebuilt Full Float Dana 44 people have asked me about for years. Feel free to flame away or add some good ideas. Jeff

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/dec20th016.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/Allphotos010.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/dec20th022.jpg


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/dec20th031.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/dec20th019.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/Allphotos007.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/dec20th022.jpg

And in case your wondering who the ugly,old bastard is cobbling all this together is
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/dec20th034.jpg



Understand that the engine, tranny and T case is all my old mock up running gear it makes it easy to rip, grind and burn without cooking all the good stuff.

[jeepsr4ever]

I like the beard!! and the Jeep!!! I think you should paint your drivetrain....sure is a nice frame you got there!!

[Mudrat]

Looks good other than the (lack of) paint and (lots-o-) rust :wink:
you going to put a mud deflector and bug screen on that monster?? :?

And I think a 4-link would look good on the Matkins !!! :t:

Pat

[Bendaman]

nothin better than a little boost on a jeep!! Looks great!!

[Blown7]

Looks good other than the (lack of) paint and (lots-o-) rust :wink:
you going to put a mud deflector and bug screen on that monster?? :?

And I think a 4-link would look good on the Matkins !!! :t:

Pat

Like I said the real 401bottom and TH400 and BW 1339 are still sitting in the old frame all painted up and purity. I took just the manifold to blower assembly off to get all the new fuel lines and wiring set up correctly. This setup is just a 360 block with my spare trannyand T case. The grill and rusty cowl is just a old 7 body I cut after the second body mount from the firewall. I needed it to set and gage the firewall clearance. I'm still waiting for Matkins to send the new aluminum body. Does anyone know of a buy it and bolt it on (or weld it on)four link? I have seen 4 link calculators and such but it looks so complicated to build correctly. Especially around the offset Dana 44 pumpkin needed for the QT. Add spring rates and stuff and I am way confused. Jeff

[Mudrat]

Does anyone know of a buy it and bolt it on (or weld it on)four link? I have seen 4 link calculators and such but it looks so complicated to build correctly. Especially around the offset Dana 44 pumpkin needed for the QT. Add spring rates and stuff and I am way confused. Jeff
Yeah I read the "mock-up" parts deal but wanted to give you a hard time anyway :?

As for the 4 link - may be best to find a wrecked TJ or something similar that has 44's and salvage the buckets and brackets for the coils.

The only "kits" I know of will come from a Google or DogpileSearch - no first hand info. These guys (https://catalog.foothilloffroad.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=325&osCsid=1f3e78cf39cfd02b5054b45f2274d873) have a 'Kit' but it looks like only the control arms and not the spring buckets, springs or shocks. I'll search more later - but today is a work day, and I don't mean on my Heep :smile:

TTFN
Remember to vote - we're halfway down on the 3rd page 111!!!

[pyagid]

that looks nice. Your best bet for a 4-link set up is a company out of Prospect, CT http://www.claytonoffroad.com/


-Paul

[Mudrat]

Took another quick look - these guys may point you to a setup as well. This particular link (http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/4754RSKP.htm) is for a 47-59 street truck

[Lifted79CJ7]

Holy cow!! How did I miss this post!! Nice lookin' rig there Blown7! Man, I really dig the butterfly's. So how much more top heavy does this make it off road and what it's like driving something like that on a trail?

[Lifted79CJ7]

Oh, and pick up this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1557880557/qid=1136399319/sr=8-17/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i17_xgl14/103-9696479-6891821?n=507846&s=books&v=glance) book. My buddy had it and had lots of good overall information in it. Not really a 4WD book, but still a great resource for designing a suspension.

[Lifted79CJ7]

THIS (http://www.chasecam.com/media/data/504/14Mike_W-Blower1N.wmv) is for you blown...

Pretty cool little camera - www.conecam.com

[Blown7]

:wink: Jeff

[fuzz401]

maybe jeeps and fast have something to do with beards :mrgreen: and the East coast :t:


fuzz401
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/fuzz401/jeepsideview.jpg

[jeepsr4ever]

:!:

[Mudrat]

If it's fast, how come the beards not blowin' :razz: :wink:

[fuzz401]

that cause I am going sooo fast there is no wind :?: :-|

[Mudrat]

that cause I am going sooo fast there is no wind :?: :-|
http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/lilly/hmm3grin2orange.gif

[tarior]

NICE! :sa:

[Blown7]

All the extra money I save from not buying razor blades buys all the Jeep parts. Jeff

[Blown7]

Here is how much the bugcatcher sticks thru the hood.

Jeff

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/43a9e53d.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Blown7/7e2e7398.jpg

[jeepsr4ever]

=D>

[Blown7]

Hey all, I started a new buildup thread on Pirate, (to get more airtime, I'm such a publicity hog) Actually alot of peeps overthere like 401's, they just never seem to get them installed. I for one am very tired of small block Chevy's in Jeeps.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499414&page=2

And I will include all I know about supercharging, (for what it's worth)

Jeff

[1tuffcj]

try avalanchengineering.com. i think they sell a four link kit. you might wanna check the spelling of the site

[Mudrat]

try avalanchengineering.com. i think they sell a four link kit. you might wanna check the spelling of the site
Bob,
the spelling ... http://www.avalancheengineering.com/

Pat

[jeepsr4ever]

No Pat Bob is tuffcj...I have spoken to 1tuffcj on the phone before but I dont think his name was Bob.

Anyways man happy new year...will be thinking about you as I drink my ouzo

[Mudrat]

No Pat Bob is tuffcj...I have spoken to 1tuffcj on the phone before but I dont think his name was Bob.

Anyways man happy new year...will be thinking about you as I drink my ouzo
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: Sorry 1tuffcj :oops: :oops: :oops:

Already stated the New Years partying (WITH A VOTE!!!) :razz:

NOW WHERE IS THE VOTE BUTTON FOR 2007!!! :smile:

Happy New Year to you to MC, and the rest of our AMC/Jeepe'n CREW!!! :lo1l: